ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION LUCKY DRAW Andiamo commemorates eight successful years in business by offering loyal customers the opportunity to win a bottle of Bressan Pinot Nero ($70 value) in a lucky drawing. Fill out a Lucky Draw card or drop off a business card at the restaurant between now and Aug. 31. Winner will be announced Sept. 10.
Andiamo Ristorante,
2521 Rutland, 512/719-3377.
www.andiamoitaliano.com

NXNW 13TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY Help the owners and staff of NXNW celebrate 13 successful years in business at a party with a purpose featuring live musical entertainment, birthday cake, and plenty of beer. Proceeds go to Blue Dog Rescue.
Sun., Sept. 2, 6pm. (2012)
North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery,
10010 N. Capital of TX Hwy., 512/467-6969.
$2 suggested donation.
www.nxnwbrew.com

Wednesday 5

EDIBLE AUSTIN & PAPI TINO'S CHEF CHALLENGE DINNER SERIES This hip Eastside venue hosts talented students from four of Austin's top culinary education programs during the month of September in a Chef Challenge competition. Students prepare appetizer and entrée courses to be paired with Oaxacan mezcal and Papi Tino's will provides desserts. Admission gets you three courses with mezcal pairings and a signature cocktail. Buy tickets at www.facebook.com/events 199666736830125.
Wednesdays in September, 7pm
Papi Tino's CLOSED.
$35.
www.papitinos.com